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• Hikes chosen, described, and photographed by experienced members of the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) • A wide variety of hikes, from family- and wheelchair-friendly to difficult treks • Includes detailed comments, route descriptions, driving directions, maps, elevation gain, difficulty rating, estimated time of the hike, round-trip distance, and nearest landmark • Fits in your pocket or daypack and features color photos and maps throughout the book The twelfth CMC Press regional pack guide for the State of Colorado, The Best Aspen Hikes not only includes hikes within a short drive of town but also trails near Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Leadville. Casual hikers will be awed by the reflection of the iconic Maroon Bells in Maroon Lake, one of the prettiest and most photographed spots in Colorado, while they stroll along the Maroon Lake Scenic Trail. Conversely, experienced hikers will revel in the challenge presented by the twin-summited Mount Sopris, which rises more than 6,000 feet above the Roaring Fork Valley to serve as a stunning backdrop to the town of Carbondale. For outdoor enthusiasts who would rather stay in close proximity to Aspen, the Rio Grande Trail, a paved wheelchair-accessible path, allows for easy access to many of Aspen’s parks and provides a beautiful panorama of the surrounding mountains and Roaring Fork River. Another option, though much more strenuous, is Ute Trail, which climbs high above town and offers spectacular views of the town below.
Situated in Colorado's spectacular Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen offers high-country charm, superb downhill skiing, and some of the greatest hiking trails in North America. These day hikes, a sampler of Aspen's outdoor wonders, explore the world-famous Maroon Bells, the Grottos of White River National Forest, the banks of the picturesque Roaring Fork River, and much more. An indispensable guide for Aspen vacationers.
These day hikes, a sampler of Aspen's outdoor wonders, explore the world-famous Maroon Bells, the Grottos of White River National Forest, the banks of the picturesque Roaring Fork River, and much more.
A hiking trail guide for day hikes in the area near Aspen, Colorado, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Includes 52 hikes, mostly in wilderness areas. Descriptions of routes, directions to trailheads, maps, photos, and a section on wilderness and wilderness ethics.
Revised and Expanded in 2019! This opinionated guide showcases the best hikes in one of Colorado's premier hiking areas, the Sawatch and Elk Mountains around the towns of Aspen, Buena Vista, Crested Butte, Marble and Leadville. The Sawatch and Elk Mountain ranges offer the quintessential Rocky Mountain hiking experience with the trails that take you above timberline to beautiful mountain lakes nestled in dramatic cirques, to passes with see forever views and to glorious alpine meadows filled with wildflowers. Three national forests and six wilderness areas protect this amazing landscape. Over 200 peaks rise above 13,000-ft. with 20 of the summits topping 14,000-ft.The trails in this guide, best hiked between mid-July and mid-September, appeal to hikers who like to go high and hike 6 to 12 miles a day. Trails gain between 900- to 3,500-ft in elevation. Many of the trails offer great intermediate turnaround points for those seeking shorter hikes. All are reached in less than an hour drive from five great base camps; Aspen, Buena Vista, Crested Butte, Marble and Leadville.The Guide includes: - An overview of each base camp identifying local services, highlighting nearby attractions and suggesting activities for non-hiking/rainy days.- Comprehensive trail descriptions with photos, ratings, elevation profiles an maps- Easy to follow directions to each hike- Hiking tips for staying healthy and safe in the backcountr
This hiking tail guide contains detailed route descriptions and maps for 36 hikes in the high country and Wilderness in the Central Colorado area around Aspen, including Leadville, Redstone and Marble, Crested Butte, and the Fryingpan River Valley. Features include a foldout map, a trail selection guide, and a section on Wilderness and Wilderness ethics.